Paul E. Estep

Paul E. Estep, age 60, of Sylvania, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 5th, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife and soul mate of 39 years, Sharon; daughter, Tyler Justin Kazmirski Pollauf; sons, Justin Paul, and Jason Edward ; grandchildren, Zachary, Blake, and Karsen Pollauf, Emily Ressler and Maxwell Kazmirski, all of Sylvania; sisters, Linda Tony Zappone, Julia Bob Keeler, and Peggy Butler; brother, Bob Estep; sister-in-law, Barbara Louis Haefner; brother-in-law, Ronald Lana Decker and many special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gifford and Zelphia Wilburn Estep; brothers, Harold, Donald, George Sonny and Roger Estep; sisters, Mildred Richmond, Melba Meadows, Muriel Spencer and Judy Puckett; and parents-in-law, Roy and Elizabeth Decker. Paul was born in West Virginia on December 1, 1951 and moved to Sylvania when he was young. He attended Sylvania Schools where he met and married the love of his life, Sharon Decker, whom Paul affectionately referred to as Gert . He worked for Medusa and Jeep, retiring in 2006. Paul was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He touched many lives and had many life-long friendships. Everywhere he went he knew someone. You could always count on Pauls laughing eyes to brighten your day. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him, especially his family, whos sense of humor, stubbornness, and personality will live on. Family and friends may visit on Thursday from 2 to 8 pm at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave. west of Corey Rd. where services will be held on Friday at 11 am. Memorial contributions may be to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551 whom the family would like to thank for their loving care of Paul. On-line condolences may be made to walkerfuneralhomes.com.